COURSE OFFERINGS COMM 150—Introduction to Film (3 CH) This course is an introduction to the study of film as an aesthetic, cultural and historical form. Students will acquire an historical understanding of American film production and a critical perspective from which to view contemporary film. Beginning with the silent films of the early 1900s and continuing through the films of the 2000s, this course will examine Hollywood cinema as an institution: its history, genres and work as both a cultural form and an industry. COMM 160—Oral Interpretation of Literature (4 CH) The techniques and application of orally interpreting literature, including choral speaking and readers’ theatre. Offered every fall. COMM 171—Introduction to Communication (3 CH) A survey course designed to create an awareness of the basic principles and skills of human communication. Students are introduced to the concepts and elements of the human communication process, from interpersonal to small group to public communication. Offered every fall. COMM 175—History of Communication (3 CH) An examination of the history of speech and human communication both as a set of practices and as a subject of academic inquiry. COMM 181—Public Speaking (3 CH) An introduction to developing effective skills for public speaking, including preparing and organizing the speech, content and delivery and evaluating the speech. (WIC) Offered every fall. COMM 220—Introduction to Journalism (3 CH) The theory and practice of newspaper production including effective writing and reporting. (WIC) Offered every fall. COMM 225—Interpersonal Communication (3 CH) This course will introduce students to interpersonal communication, specifically to the ideas and theories about how and why people communicate, and how they can improve their communication skills with one another. (WIC) Offered every spring.
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COMM 235—Announcing (3 CH) Fundamentals of voice and diction as applied to radio and TV, including commercial, public service and news announcing. Offered every fall. COMM 250—Small Group Communication (3 CH) Understanding the dynamics and issues of small group communication. Topics include roles and rules of the small group, structure, problem solving and leadership. Offered every spring. COMM 255—Dissecting Disney (3 CH) A history and study of the Walt Disney Company, its holdings and entities, and its impact on American culture and the global community. COMM 265—Communication and Gender (3 CH) An introduction to the study of communication and gender where students become aware of diversity in communication styles and practices within each gender group. Course objectives include exploration, observation, discussion and understanding of gender in communication. Offered every fall. COMM 275—Special Topics (3 CH) Topics not covered in regularly-scheduled courses that are within faculty members’ areas of expertise. COMM 280—Survey of Mass Communication (3 CH) A survey of the mass media and their effects on and interrelationships with each other, American society and the global community. Offered every fall. COMM 281—Media Literacy (3 CH) Learn analytical and critical skills that help develop personal awareness and understanding of media influences in our lives, including how to respond appropriately to those influences. Offered every spring. COMM 282—Writing for Mass Media (3 CH) An introduction to basic writing skills, techniques and formats for various media, including radio and TV. May include news, features, commercials and public services announcements. (WIC) Offered every spring. COMM 300—Persuasion (3 CH) Study and evaluate persuasion theories, strategies and arguments in various contexts, such as interpersonal persuasion, political campaigns, social movements and advertisements. (WIC) Offered every fall.